title: Drug rationalization: now for the hard part.
abstract: In 1995 a national drug policy was finalized in Nepal. The authors outline the measures that were recommended for its implementation and the activities that have so far been undertaken. Much remains to be done, most notably in assisting, coordinating and supervising these activities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Pharmacology, TU Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Khakurel
mesh_terms: D003157:Community Pharmacy Services / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018954:Drugs, Essential; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D009390:Nepal; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011786:Quality Control
chemical_list: D018954:Drugs, Essential